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Volkswagen to recall over 580,000 cars in China: government

Volkswagen to recall over 580,000 cars in China: government

Volkswagen AG told China's quality watchdog that it planned to recall more than 580,000 cars in the country, after the agency launched an investigation in August.

By Samuel Shen and Kazunori Takada; Editing by Ryan Woo

GM's third-quarter global vehicle sales up 2 percent on strong China, U.S. demand

GM's third-quarter global vehicle sales up 2 percent on strong China, U.S. demand

General Motors Co's (GM.N) global sales rose 2 percent in the third quarter, driven by strong demand in the two largest auto markets in the world, China and the United States.

By Ben Klayman in Detroit; Editing by Nick Zieminski

Ford to add 850 jobs at Dearborn factories for new F-150 truck

Ford to add 850 jobs at Dearborn factories for new F-150 truck

Ford Motor Co said on Monday it will add 850 hourly jobs at its Dearborn, Michigan, facilities to support the launch of the redesigned, aluminum-intensive 2015 F-150 pickup truck.

By BEN KLAYMAN

BMW outsells Audi, Mercedes but lead over rivals shrinking

BMW outsells Audi, Mercedes but lead over rivals shrinking

BMW (BMWG.DE) outsold German rivals Audi and Mercedes-Benz in September thanks to strong demand in Europe, but the gap between the three luxury car brands has narrowed this year in a fierce sales race.

By Andreas Cremer; Editing by Maria Sheahan

Fiat says merger into Dutch-registered FCA effective October 12

Fiat says merger into Dutch-registered FCA effective October 12

Italian carmaker Fiat (FIA.MI) said on Tuesday its merger into holding group Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) would be effective as of Oct. 12 after all conditions for the tie-up were met.

By Valentina Za and Agnieszka Flak; Editing by Mark Potter

New kings of the road: Big motorbike makers rev up in Southeast Asia

New kings of the road: Big motorbike makers rev up in Southeast Asia

Roads in Southeast Asia have been getting a little louder lately as motorcycle makers, an aspiring middle class and easy bank credit come together to breed a new genus of motorcyclists – the big-bike rider.

By YANTOULTRA NGUI

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